Man arrested for breaking into fire department in Brinnon, WA

A man was arrested late Monday night after police say they found him breaking out windows from inside the Brinnon Fire Department.

New orca calf spotted in Washington
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Puget Sound whale watching groups are celebrating the new sighting of a new orca calf. The first sighting was near Port Townsend on Thursday, but was last seen off Port Angeles.

WA Gov. Bob Ferguson pledges $650K to reopen Hoh Rainforest

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson plans to use $623,000 from the state’s Strategic Reserve fund to fix the road leading to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park.

Winds cause roadway injuries, take down trees and power lines
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Western Washington residents are keeping alert this weekend as high wind gusts move through the area. FOX 13 has team coverage out of Seattle looking at top wind speeds in the Puget Sound region, along with checking in on local residents who saw damage. Dave Detling and Ilona McCauley report.

WA burglary suspects try to escape in row boat

Two burglary suspects were taken into custody after they tried to escape in a rowboat in Jefferson County on Tuesday morning.

Haunting history of Port Townsend's 'Manresa Castle'
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The historic Manresa Castle doesn't need to do much to get into the Halloween spirit. FOX 13 Seattle photojournalist Adam Sotelo takes you inside its haunted past.

Wildfire in Olympic National Forest triples in size, posing new challenges

A wildfire roaring across Mount Jupiter near Hood Canal has tripled in size overnight, and is eating its way into Olympic National Forest.

Road 2620 Fire shuts down recreation sites near Brinnon, WA

The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that several camping and hiking trails in Olympic National Forest are now closed due to the fire.

2 WA beaches named among 25 best in US by Travel and Leisure

Two Washington beaches are recognized as some of the best beaches in the US by Travel and Leisure, joining the ranks of popular beaches in Hawaii, Florida and California.

Jefferson Co. prosecutor blames law for death of Port Townsend infant; lawmaker disagrees

The Jefferson County Prosecutor blames a new state law as the reason a baby who died last week was left in the custody of a reportedly known drug user, with a lengthy criminal record. The law's sponsor says people are misunderstanding the bill.

Representative says officials are misunderstanding her law
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A baby left in the custody of a reported known drug user, with a lengthy criminal record, ends up dead. The question we all ask: how could this happen? The prosecuting attorney in Jefferson County, where the incident happened, places the blame on a new law, which makes it harder for DCYF to intervene.

Port Townsend father arrested for allegedly concealing infant's dead body in bushes

The infant who was initially reported as kidnapped by his father, 37-year-old Jordan Sorensen, was found dead on Saturday, according to the Port Townsend Police Department (PTPD). 

Sea Critter Rescue: Divers save thousands of creatures from certain death during Port Townsend jetty removal

When you think of saving sea life, you may think of protecting the larger residents of Puget Sound, such as sea lions or orcas. But it's the small and vitally important creatures that are the focus of one dedicated group of divers, who are on a mission to "Save the Sea Creatures."